Don't Tell Me It's Over
Unveiling the Tangled Threads of Love's Persistence
Lyrics
It's in your eyes
Observing emotions or feelings through the eyes.
Here we go again
Expressing a sense of repetition or déjà vu in the relationship.
Tonight you're gonna come on strong
Anticipating a forceful or intense interaction tonight.
Such a cryin' shame, the time we spend
Regret over the time spent arguing about right and wrong.
Over who's been right
Continuation of disputes regarding who is right or wrong.
And who's been wrong
Highlighting the futility of such arguments.
There'll be no pretending this time
No more pretending or hiding emotions this time.
Your eyes are like fire
Intense and passionate emotions reflected in the eyes.
You'll swear it's the end of the line
Expressing a belief that the relationship is near its end.
But you and I, we both know you're liar
Cynical view that the partner is dishonest or untruthful.
Don't tell me that it's over
Explicit request not to declare the end of the relationship.
Don't tell me that we're through
Rejection of the idea that the relationship is over.
Don't tell me that it's over
Repetition of the plea not to declare the end.
Don't try 'n tell me that it's over
Emphasis on denying the possibility of the relationship ending.
It isn't true
Denying the truth of the alleged breakup.
Don't tell me that it's over
Reiterating the disbelief in the relationship's conclusion.
'Cause you can't say good-bye, any more
Claiming an inability to say goodbye, suggesting attachment.
Than I, can walk away from you
Comparing difficulty in leaving to the partner's difficulty saying goodbye.
Ya say it's hard to love a man like me
Partner acknowledges difficulty in loving the speaker.
But baby now and then
Recognizing occasional ease in expressing love.
Ya do your fair share so easily
Partner's capability to test the speaker's limits effortlessly.
You can push me to my limit
Describing the cyclical nature of pushing each other's boundaries.
And back again
Emphasizing the recurring nature of testing and reconciliation.
Just when I can't take anymore
Expressing the breaking point before deciding to leave.
And I've made up my mind
Commitment to departure when reaching a decision.
I say I'm ready to walk out the door
Ready to leave, but something prevents the final decision.
But somethin' keeps me from leavin' you behind
The unexplained force preventing separation.
Don't tell me that it's over
Repetition of the plea not to declare the end.
Don't tell me that we're through
Reiteration of the rejection of the relationship's conclusion.
Don't tell me that it's over
Continued denial of the alleged breakup.
Don't try 'n tell me that it's over
Emphasizing the disbelief in the relationship's end.
It isn't true
Repeating the denial of the relationship's conclusion.
Don't tell me that it's over
Reaffirming the disbelief in the end of the relationship.
'Cause you can't say good-bye, any more
Stating the partner's inability to say goodbye.
Than I, can walk away from you
Comparing difficulty in leaving to the partner's difficulty saying goodbye.
There's a reason why
Introducing a rationale for not easily parting ways.
After we've tried
Highlighting efforts made after attempting to end the relationship.
We're not runnin' to the arms of another
Not seeking solace in the arms of others after disagreements.
When all comes down
Acknowledging mutual significance despite challenges.
We both know by now
Recognizing the enduring importance of the relationship.
We just still mean too much to each other
Affirming that both individuals still hold significant meaning for each other.
Don't tell me, don't tell me
Repetition of the plea not to declare the end.
Don't tell me it's over
Strong insistence on rejecting the notion of the relationship ending.
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